Continuing our coverage of local infrastructure failures, county politicians and developer judges are forcing rapid growth while public sewers overflow into the bay. Official reports show local leaders ignored massive traffic jams and overwhelmed schools just to enrich their corporate donors. We unpack the true price of these hollow political apologies.
Our ongoing Catalyst Colors probe reveals how councilmen Burrell, Brown, and Boone drained city reserves to buy overpriced property without a budget. Documents show the council used a rigged land appraisal and secretly planned to lease the land back for pocket change. Read full details to see who put the final nail in Fairhope's financial coffin.
Following up on our Judicial Trick report, Good Ol' Boys protected a favored bar owner from serious assault charges after violent barroom attacks. Internal court files demonstrate how municipal attorneys intentionally bungled charges so a circuit judge could throw out the victim's case. The Ripp Report shines a light on what really happens inside this political watering hole.
Stories in Rhyme - Documentary about the Frank Brown Songwriters' Festival web.archive.org The public is invited to a free Special Screening of “Stories in Rhyme - The Songwriters of the Flora-Bama Lounge” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 23rd at the Gulf State Park Conservation Hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Extending our podcast investigation into Baldwin County, corrupt officials are quietly cutting deals with powerful developers behind closed doors. Secret recordings and public files highlight how politicians manipulate public projects to pad the pockets of their political allies. Tune in to discover the hidden stories political bosses never wanted you to hear.
Picking up from our Saturday Apology report, local leaders allowed unchecked apartment construction while ignoring failing sewer lines and gridlocked roads. City records prove officials handed millions to wealthy developers while pushing taxpayers to cover the resulting infrastructure mess. Why are elected representatives letting our coastal community sink?
Backstory Podcast takes aim at corrupt local bureaucrats who think they operate completely above the law. Expect relentless reporting as we blow the whistle on dirty political favors and secret backroom deals. Catch this episode to watch our team confront the powerful interests running wild in your community.
Carrying forward our Quid Quo Pro investigation, Fairhope councilmen emptied five municipal accounts to complete a shady real estate purchase. Bank statements and audit papers show how council members ignored budget warnings to deliver a lucrative favor to their inner circle. We reveal who profited when our town got sold to the highest bidder.
Expanding our conflict of interest coverage, city leaders pushed a massive commercial and residential development owned by their appointed municipal judge. Public filings expose how council members shifted infrastructure costs onto local citizens to ensure maximum developer profit along Highway 181. Uncover how political insider deals created this corridor of chaos.
Continuing our Quid Quo Pro investigation, three greedy council members lined their pockets with secret health benefits and questionable property schemes. Sworn documents show the trio voted to block public comment while spending millions on land linked to key political campaign donors. The Ripp Report shows how these worker bees got caught with their hands in the honey pot.
